Regional Regulatory Affairs & Compliance Specialist (Central Africa), Fintech

Optasia is a fully enabled B2B2X financial technology platform focused on scoring, financial decisioning, disbursement, and collection, committed to financial inclusion. They are seeking a Regional Regulatory Affairs & Compliance Specialist to support regulatory management and compliance in the microfinance sector.

Location: CEMAC (Central Africa) region, including Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and Republic of the Congo.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first line of contact and engagement with relevant regulators to manage and mitigate the impact of new regulations.
• Drive and support horizon scanning activities for regulatory changes.
• Support the Head of Regulator Affairs & Compliance and Regulatory Compliance Managers.
• Understand and monitor compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Support structured assessments of regulatory compliance and risk exposure.
• Implement regulatory compliance governance framework, including training and awareness.
• Develop marketing materials, training programs, and internal presentations.
• Perform administrative duties related to regulatory compliance queries and reporting.
• Support the business in responding to queries from partners, financial institutions, or third parties.
• Facilitate go-to-market processes and respond to regulatory queries from local teams.
• Collaborate with internal assurance providers, including Internal Audit.

Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline.
• 4 to 6 years of experience in fintech environment, preferably in microfinance.

Benefits

• Work From Anywhere policy (90 days/year).
• Competitive remuneration package.
• Extra day off on your birthday.
• Performance-based bonus scheme.
• All the tech gear needed to work smart.
• Part of a multicultural working environment.
• Exposure to a promising industry.
• Insights into future markets.
• Solid career path within the company.
• Continuous training and access to online platforms.

Additional Information

• The role emphasizes understanding of regulatory and oversight bodies in the CEMAC region.
• The candidate should demonstrate a passion for financial inclusion and strong analytical skills.
• The company values a customer-first mindset, a drive to thrive, and a collaborative spirit.